Re: 25 yr Start up
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2002 10:57 pm
TA2969 Tickford had run out of excuses not to try a start. After 25 years,
the engine completely rebuilt by yours truly, it started on the first crank
of the engine. Amazingly, it needed no tweaking. Oil pressure 80 lbs, Temp
172 degrees, Idle dead on, valves quiet, no leaks of petrol, water, brakes.
What a great feeling! Wife could not believe it. All those parts ,
scattered in little piles everywhere for like forever , went back together,
and it actually works! Still need to finish sewing the hood, add the
interior and carpeting, and then TA2969 will be done and ready to hit the
road.
This list provided a lot of tips to make it happen, thanks to all.
Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI.